The Carolina Panthers quarterback returned to Auburn University, where he led the Tigers to the 2010 BCS national championship. He’s not there to give a motivational speech to an Auburn team that finished 3-9 in 2012.

And he’s not there to check in on his statue that stands alongside Auburn’s two other Heisman Trophy winners, Bo Jackson and Pat Sullivan (although who would blame him if he was tempted to sneak a peek?).

Newton spent one memorable season at Auburn—Malzahn was his offensive coordinator—where he became the third player in FBS history to run for 20 touchdowns and pass for 20. He threw for 2,854 yards with 30 TDs and ran for 1,473 yards and 20 more scores.

This season, Newton threw for 3,869 yards with 19 TD tosses and 12 interceptions. He also ran for 741 yards and eight scores. In two seasons, he’s completed 58.9 percent of his passes for 7,920 yards, 40 touchdowns, 29 interceptions and has 1,447 rushing yards and 22 scores.